Behavior Technician- 3Pm-11Pm Shift

Title: Behavior Technician- 3pm-11pm shift

Hiring Range: $37,398-$51,610

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Southeastern VA Training Ctr

Agency Website: https://www.sevtc.dbhds.virginia.gov/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Minimum Qualifications

Ability to read, write and speak fluently in English language. Ability to follow written and oral instructions. Experience in following behavior support plans in addition to ISP’s to include documentation and making suggestions for improvement and strategies. Working knowledge of characteristics (and programs for treatment) of mental health disorders to include data collection and detailed ID note documentation. Ability to describe client observations orally and in writing. Knowledge of and ability to observe and/or instruct individuals with a variety of mental disorders/individual disabilities in basic self help, independent living, Day Support, Vocational and social skills. Ability to complete designated orientation training to include home orientation, TOVA and AED/CPR. Ability to observe and oversee individuals in recreational/social/day support and vocation activities, and document observations. Ability to work with multiple individuals not just one to one, in a high intensive behavioral home setting. Ability to support and train other staff on how to de-escalate behaviors and prioritize safety for all individuals. Knowledge of recovery and de-escalation core principles and practices. Ability to remain calm in crisis settings while utilizing appropriate behavior techniques to return individuals to base line.
Must be computer literate, including email experience, and able to accurately utilize electronic health records for data entry and retrieval.
Must have some scheduling flexibility to accommodate staffing and training needs for individuals that reside here.
Minimum Experience: Considerable experience in a direct care setting for individuals with mental illness, developmental disabilities, and/or substance abuse. Experience with implementation of recovery principles and techniques for de-escalation.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in criminology, psychology, rehabilitation services, social services, or related human services field preferred.
Experience in a hospital or residential setting is preferred.
Minimum of one year of supervisory, management or training experience preferred.

Special Instructions:

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Southeastern Virginia Training Center only accepts online applications via PAGEUP. Resumes and other documents may accompany the application but will not serve as a substitute for an application. Faxed, e-mailed or mailed applications will not be accepted. Please refer to your PAGEUP account for the status of your application and this position. This posting will remain open for a minimum of five (5) business days.
Southeastern Virginia Training Center offers a comprehensive benefit package to include your choice of four health insurance plans, paid life insurance and retirement plans, 12 paid holidays, annual and sick leave.
These positions are hourly/wage and not eligible for benefits. Hourly (wage) employees may not work more than 29 hours a week and are limited to working 1500 hours in a year.
Commonwealth’s Alternate Hiring Process: In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx
, or call DARS at 800-552-5019.
Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact Human Resources at 757-424-8545 for assistance. Minorities, Individuals with disabilities, Veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TTY.
Southeastern Virginia Training Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment opportunities are open to all regardless of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics or disability.
DBHDS is a healthcare organization and must comply with the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (federal CMS) guidance on Omnibus COVID-19 Health Care staff Vaccination Regulation which requires vaccination of all employees or an exemption. A job offer of employment is contingent upon the candidate meeting these guidelines as a condition of employment.

Contact Information:

Name: DaShanta White, HR Recruiter

Phone: 757-424-8545

Email: [email protected]

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.